Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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